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Vitamin B2 is a water-soluble vitamin needed to process amino acids and fats, activate vitamin B6 and folic acid, and help convert carbohydrates into the
fuel the body runs on—adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Under some conditions, vitamin B2
can act as an antioxidant.

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before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires September 2016.